Jewelry Appraisal CenterLapis, the pretty blue rock, is known as the rock of ultimate consciousness.
Lapis is a perfect blue gemstone to compliment your outfit or blue eyes. Many lapidaries refer to this stone by its full name—lapis lazuli—and find it to be the most valuable out of all semi-opaque stones in nature. Use caution when purchasing lapis, as many are not true stones but fabricated from ground up lapis, paste and blue dye to deepen the color. A real lapis will have veins of pyrite (aka fool’s gold) Streaked all through and are careful the most excellent and most expensive specimens out there.
This stone is also prized for its ability to strengthen awareness and creativity. It is also a sought after aid in healing depression, recurring fevers, and disorders of the throat, immune system, and lungs. keep the skeleton strong and healthy for all those who wear the stone for long stretches of time.
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Lapis was first mined in Afhganistan over 6000 years ago. You can see some example of Lapis set in jewelry.
The stone is Capricorn's planetary stone and is also Libra's birthstone. Since it is such an ancient stone, lapis is considered a holy stone that brought the blue sky and the light of God down to Earth. Lapis is also known to be found in the breast plate of Aaron, the High Priest.
Lapis is not a extremely hard rock and it's rated as a 5. 5 on the Mohs scale, it was easily carved into vases and figurines by the Egyptians. Ulcers and boils were cured by the Egyptians using a concoction of ground lapis dust and milk. One final use for lapis dust by the Egyptians was for cosmetic purposes. The color of the eyes really is striking when paired with the stone's brilliant blue color.
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Lapis is unqiue and very pleasing to the eye
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Jewelry hallmarks
Professional jewelry appraisals completed by gemologists and valuers often have to take into account the effect the jewelry hallmarks have on the value of each item being appraised. Do they alter the price, up or down, depending on the hallmark. The simple answer is yes – and no. It depends on the hallmarks themselves and where they come from.
I get similar questions on forums and ‘expert’ websites, together with my own members discussion group. They are usually in the following format, and in general the same questions get asked over and over again. They go… Continue reading Jewelry Hallmarks And What They Mean...
Vintage is often a term that is used when describing fashions from the past that aren’t quiet at the level of being considered antiques but are still classics. Vintage engagement rings can be from any time period considered to be more modern than ancient, typically from the early 1900’s to the retro period of even into the 1970’s.
Most of the engagement rings from these time periods had very distinctive qualities that uniquely categorize the rings as being vintage. Typically the rings included both yellow and white gold combinations on the… Continue reading Engagement Rings From The Past ...
Platinum is regarded as a superior metal for fine jewelry and is used in many exquisite diamond engagement rings. It is 35 times more rare than gold and is naturally white. It is the strongest metal used in jewelry and is 90 to 95 percent pure. The high purity level makes it hypoallergenic and an idyllic choice for someone who has sensitive skin. Platinum is also almost twice as heavy as 14K gold which makes it very durable.
The reason Platinum is a desirable metal for making jewelry is because it is very malleable and can be formed without cracking… Continue reading Platinum Facts...
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